Journal form: documentation of chimney sweep visits
The fields that should be included when you document a visit
Good documentation protects both the customer and yourself — it shows what has been carried out, what was found, and what the customer has been advised about. Use this template as a starting point for your own record-keeping.
§Master information
- 01Date of visit
- 02Customer's name and address
- 03Type of facility (wood stove, fireplace, oil burner etc.) and chimney type
- 04Date of most recent visit, if known
§Work performed.
- 01Cleaning carried out: chimney, smoke ducts, hearth
- 02Fire prevention inspection carried out: yes/no
- 03Inspection of draught and combustion: result
- 04Any repairs or recommendations
§Findings and follow-up
- 01Description of any errors or fire hazard conditions
- 02Has the customer been made aware of the finding and how?
- 03Should an authority be notified of serious defects?
- 04Recommended date for next visit